Step 13. Selecting Bi-Tronics Parallel
Interface
A computer communicates with a printer through an interface cable. Your printer
supports a Bi-Tronics parallel cable which is fully compatible with the Centronics
parallel interface. This cable is connected to the back of your printer and connects to
your computer.
The illustrations below show you where to attach the cable to your printer and what the
end of the Bi-Tronics parallel cable looks like. If you have not purchased your interface
cable, the information below will help you select a cable.
Location of Bi-Tronics parallel port (A) on
the back of your printer.
Parallel cable - printer end
A typical Bi-Tronics parallel cable specification for most DOS-based IBM compatables
such as HP Vectra, IBM PC/AT/PS2, Compaq, and AT&T is as follows:
Computer End Parallel Inteface Cable Printer End
HP Part Number Length
25-Pin Male Plug
36-Pin Male Plug
HP C2950A 6.4’
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